BSc Economics with Foundation
About this course
BSc (Hons) Economics with Foundation is a foundation-year route leading into undergraduate study of economics. It is aimed at applicants from under-represented groups affected by educational disadvantage or disruption, and admission is subject to published eligibility criteria. Teaching is delivered by academic tutors from Durham University's Centre for Academic Development, and 100 places are offered each year. On successful completion, students progress directly to the first year of the Economics degree.
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Entry requirements
Entry criteria: Specific Eligibility Criteria Essential Criteria for ALL applicants Applicants must have GCSE Maths grade 7 or above, or Maths GCSE Grade 6 plus A level Maths grade C or above (predicted or achieved). Recommended Criteria for mature applicants (over 21 years) GCSE grade 4 in English Language. Essential Criteria for younger applicants (under 21 years) GCSE grade 4 in English Language.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 29%: 10 offers from 35 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 149 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 195 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 74 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 43%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 18%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 55%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 250 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 99%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics with Foundation at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £38,500 after 15 months, £42,000 after 3 years, £64,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £50,000 and £84,000. The £64,000 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics with Foundation at Durham University do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics with Foundation at Durham University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics with Foundation at Durham University?
The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Economics with Foundation at Durham University?
29% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 10 offers from 35 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Economics with Foundation at Durham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics with Foundation at Durham University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.